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Kevin Mansco, husband of the late Ashley LaRocca, spoke of his wife’s dedication to community activism that led to opportunities for young people in Metro St. Louis.
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Nathan Hennessey, Ashley’s brother, reflected upon their life together and offered words of inspiration to the graduates.
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Each graduating senior was awarded a check for $550 from the LaRocca Scholarship Foundation and Microsoft to launch them into the next stages of life after high school.
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Alex Hildreth, Elevate St. Louis Board Member, provided roses to our students to share with their parents and family members.
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Teacher-Mentor, Charles Taylor, provided heart-felt expressions of love and gratitude as he addressed his first class of students.
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Table decorations, balloons, and graduation backdrop were all provided by Monica McClendon, Elevate St. Louis Board Member.
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